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Personal Finance
Personal credit has become increasingly
important as the world around us grows and becomes more technologically
advanced. A lot of what we do is determined by our credit score.
Your credit is far more than a record of
your borrowing habits - people also use your credit to judge your character.
While many people understand that loan terms depend on their credit, many people
do not understand the other ways that credit affects their lives. Depending on
your credit, you may be more or less attractive as a job candidate or
insurance-policy holder.
Knowing how to budget and use credit to
your advantage is a very powerful tool and the following websites are designed
to help you achieve financial success.
Internet Resources:
Bankrate information on a
variety of financial information
Consumer
Reports latest ratings on thousands of products (must be a member)
Financial Education Courses provided by
the National Student Loan Program
IRS.gov (Internal Revenue Service)
Tax information
Online
Financial Planning Guide
MyMoney government site covering topics
from paying for education to handling life events
Wesabe (site to manage all your accounts)
Yahoo
Personal Finance- Links to Articless
You Can Deal With It (Loans,
Credit Cards, Money and more)
Young Money articles on a variety of financial topics |